Sourcing Manager - Contract Manufacturing
Core
Define and lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for contract manufacturing partners supporting AI infrastructure platforms.
Role type
Senior sourcing manager (contract manufacturing)
Builds
AI infrastructure hardware platforms
Domain
AI compute, semiconductor hardware, contract manufacturing
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
strategic sourcing, contract manufacturing ecosystem experience, multi-year supplier negotiation, cost modeling, total cost of ownership analysis, supply continuity planning, risk mitigation, executive stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
hyperscale infrastructure experience, AI infrastructure/semiconductor/cloud hardware background, EMS provider relationships, joint development agreement structuring, scaling infrastructure operations
Technologies
none stated
Responsibilities
Develop multi-year supplier and commodity strategies, lead complex executive-level negotiations, drive cross-functional alignment, influence supplier ecosystems, implement should-cost frameworks, conduct executive supplier business reviews, ensure supplier agreements protect strategic interests
Seniority
Senior, leadership role
